LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
The LG 27UK850-W is a 4K UHD monitor that excels in clarity, color reproduction, and seamless USB-C connectivity with MacBooks. Users praise its retina-like resolution, HDR performance, and the convenience of charging and data transfer through a single cable. While the built-in speakers are average and some initial light bleed may occur (which often disappears), the monitor is highly recommended for professionals and gamers alike.
Pros
- Excellent 4K resolution and clarity
- Seamless USB-C connectivity with charging
- Great HDR performance for gaming and media
- Solid build quality and adjustable stand
- Good color reproduction and retina-like display
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Initial light bleed on some units
- Expensive compared to standard monitors
- Supplied USB-C cable required for MacBook
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
The Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" widescreen curved monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its immersive gaming experience, vibrant QD-OLED picture quality, and productivity benefits over dual-monitor setups. Users praise the easy installation, high refresh rate, and VRR support, though one reviewer reports a failure within 7 months. The Picture-by-Picture feature is confirmed for dual-computer use, and it is recommended for video editing on a Mac Studio.
Pros
- Immersive gaming experience
- Vibrant QD-OLED picture quality
- Easy installation
- High refresh rate and VRR support
- Productivity boost over dual monitors
Cons
- Reported failure within 7 months
- Requires strong GPU for high settings
Scores
Specifications
| LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" | Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 92% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 6.08 kg★ | 15.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
